In this article, we will learn how lips age and ways to prevent lip aging?
Lips
- Lips are the most sensitive part of the body
- Lips never sweat and are pimple-free
- Lips need sunscreen
- Lips thin as we age
- Lips show emotions
- Lips are not exactly alike
Why Lips Age
Lips, once showing a plump pout, appear thinner and drier as we age.
1. Genetics and Heredity
Lip shape, size, and plumpness are determined by heredity.
2. Thin Skin
Lip skin is thinner than the rest of the skin on the body. It consists of only three to five layers compared to other parts, which have sixteen layers.
3. Lifestyle
Smoking, drinking with straws, nervous lip chewing and other unhealthy habits can age lips faster.
4. Time
At the age of 14, women’s lips reach maximum thickness and after which begin thinning.
5. Ultraviolet Rays
The sun’s rays age lips, especially if over-exposed during sun tanning. Apply sunscreen to your face, body and lips.
6. Moisture Loss
Unlike the skin on other parts of the body, lips don’t have sebaceous (sweat) glands. They tend to dry out faster and do not produce much sebum (moisturizer for the skin).
7. Volume Loss
It is normal for lips to thin, flatten and appear to fold over the teeth. Lips lose plumpness because of less collagen contents and hyaluronic acid as we age.
7 Ways to Anti-Age Your Lips
When it comes to the signs of aging, we often focus on wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin on our face, but one area that tends to get overlooked is our lips. Our lips play a significant role in our overall facial appearance, and just like the rest of our skin, they are not immune to the effects of time and the environment. Fortunately, there are ways to anti-age your lips and enjoy the benefits of a more youthful, radiant smile.
1. Hydration is Key
One of the simplest yet most effective ways to keep your lips looking youthful is to stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water helps maintain lip moisture, preventing dryness and the development of fine lines.
Benefits: Soft, supple lips with reduced dryness and cracking.
2. Protect from UV Rays
The sun’s harmful UV rays can accelerate lip aging, leading to sunspots and fine lines. Always apply a lip balm with SPF to shield your lips from UV damage.
Benefits: Reduced risk of sun damage and premature aging.
3. Exfoliate Gently
Just like your facial skin, your lips can benefit from gentle exfoliation. Use a lip scrub or a soft toothbrush to remove dead skin cells and reveal smoother lips.
Benefits: Smoother, more even-toned lips.
4.Moisturize Daily
Invest in a quality lip moisturizer or balm and apply it regularly. Look for products with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter.
Benefits: Enhanced lip hydration and reduced dryness.
5. Maintain a Healthy Diet
Lip injections with a hyaluronic acid filler deliver lasting solutions. Dr. Greta McLaren of Skin Secrets explains a typical lip injection is performed with a tool called a cannula, not a needle. The cannula’s tip is rounded instead of sharp. “Cannula injection is more comfortable for the patient and also helps to minimize the chances of bruising,” he says.
Dermal filler products enhance lip volume, define lip shape, fill out shallow facial contours and enhance cheekbone appearance.
Benefits: Fuller, plumper lips with reduced wrinkles.
6. Fillers
Lip injections with a hyaluronic acid filler deliver lasting solutions. Dr. Greta McLaren of Skin Secrets explains a typical lip injection is performed with a tool called a cannula, not a needle. The cannula’s tip is rounded instead of sharp. “Cannula injection is more comfortable for the patient and also helps to minimize the chances of bruising,” he says.
Dermal filler products enhance lip volume, define lip shape, fill out shallow facial contours and enhance cheekbone appearance.
Benefits: Fuller, plumper lips with reduced wrinkles.
7. Lip Lifting
Neurotoxins, such as Botox (botulinum toxin), Dysport, Xeomin, and Daxxify, temporarily paralyze or weaken targeted muscles when injected in small amounts. When administered to specific muscles around the mouth, these toxins can prevent the downward pull of muscles, allowing the lip to flip upwards. This creates a subtle lift and the appearance of a fuller upper lip. By selectively targeting the orbicularis oris muscle (responsible for closing and puckering the lips), the upward pull of opposing muscles becomes more prominent, leading to a “lip flip.” It’s important to note that while neurotoxins can create this effect, they do not add volume to the lips like dermal fillers do.
Benefits: Improved overall lip health and appearance.
Incorporating these seven anti-aging strategies into your lip care routine can help you achieve and maintain a youthful, attractive smile. Remember that consistency is key, and the benefits of these practices go beyond appearance; they contribute to healthier, more comfortable lips that enhance your overall well-being. So, don’t forget to give your lips the attention and care they deserve in your anti-aging regimen.
Dermal Fillers are an anti-aging treatment that provides a natural appearance approach to youthful-looking skin.
Reverse the changes associated with aging with Restylane, Juvéderm®, or Radiesse and achieve a more natural appearance than surgery affords.
Like the vampire red carpet treatment, dermal fillers can help to reduce wrinkles, raise scar depressions, enhance thinning of the lips, treat lip wrinkles, raise brows, and add volume to cheekbones or chin for a more youthful appearance.
Each filler has similar applications but is made up of different substances, applied to different areas, and last for different lengths of time.
What is Juvéderm®,Restylane and Radiesse?
Juvéderm and Restylane products are injectable dermal fillers that contain hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally produced in the skin.. These products bind many times their weight in water, which adds the volume and moisture your skin needs to stay healthy looking.
Juvéderm and Juvéderm Vollure ® is a longer-lasting injectable gel used to improve fine lines and to fill in tear-troughs. Restylane products reduce parentheses lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. They are also used to fill in the marionette lines, and to help minimize the appearance of jowls, by lifting the jawline or lengthening a small short chin.
Radiesse is an injectable calcium hydroxyapatite. This substance is naturally found in bones and teeth. It is often used in the hands to restore and rejuvenate signs of aging. Restoring volume to the temples and lifting cheeks to enhance cheekbones is another popular use for Radiesse dermal filler. Radiesse injections can also reshape the nose and appearance of the nasal bridge. If you are looking to reshape your nose or smooth out a nasal hump, injecting this dermal filler can be a non-surgical option.
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Skin Secrets is focused on its commitment to transforming and assisting our client’s general look towards greater self-confidence. We give the best customer experience through the knowledgeable skin treatment procedures that we offer. At Skin Secrets, our experienced and dedicated team is happy to administer you with whatever concerns you may have. We will serve you with the ideal tailored treatment program to help you be more satisfied and comfortable with your body.
Dr. Greta McLaren has undergone extensive training in both cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. She is a laser Surgeon and aesthetic medicine specialist who is considered an expert and has been invited to teach her aesthetic skills nationally to other physicians throughout the United States. She is a member of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons and American Multispecialty Society.
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